I am just starting with real estate investing - this is quite a learning experience

Just be aware that asking members of the public to “invest” in your business can implicate securities laws, which you want to avoid. 

I'm looking to invest in Rosarito, Baja California Mexico.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

You want to break down your preference in regard to sale price, down payment, program, (SFR/MFH), seasoning is important, and the two R's you want to pay most attention to is the Renovate and Refinance.Most investors make the mistake on the renovate or refinance and sometimes both.You also have to figure out if your buying as a Primary or investment because if you buy as a primary you always refinance before you rent. 

The lists are just talking points overall and I agree they should never be taken as a definitive answer to what market to invest in.

We want to invest in more student rentals in the area.

I’m very green and brand new to real estate investing so I wanted to make sure this was something actually feasible.

I have used PenFed and TD Bank for HELOCs on investment property.